Chateau Lloyd

Overall, this has been a remarkably quiet year, especially c0mpared to the tumultuous ones that preceded it.  A year ago our family noted that the last "good year" was 2019.  Since I wrote that, things have steadily become more orderly, and therefore more calm.

There is no plainer evidence that God desires order and peace and that order helps bring peace than we I have gone through.

The lack of drama today was comforting.  So much so that after an early dinner, the whole household took a nap.

Adding to this calmness is a sense that a lot of the national and international drama is receding.  People are worn out, and I know for a fact that people who do not share my politics are still relieved to have things finally, decisively resolved.

The danger is that we become complacent, neglect the attitude of gratitude and end of finding ourselves in the same place.  I think this Thanksgiving will help check that attitude for a time.  Everyone I meet, even in stores, seems to speak with an unusual sincerity when they speak of Thanksgiving.  The darkness that threatened to engulf us all in strife has dissipated, and we can feel the sunlight on our faces again.

For that, I am deeply thankful.